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Developing a Writer’s Mindset
Why Can’t I write my Book? Developing a Writer’s Mindset It is not often that writers lack ideas or technical ability to ‘write the damn book’. Often the reasons are psychological and can be greatly assisted by putting some effort into creating your very own...
Positive Meaning
In this 6th blog on positive leadership, I will discuss the importance of enhancing positive meaning at work. As human beings, it is in our nature to experience a search for a meaningful life. We actively seek purpose, also at work. When employees experience this...
The Light Life Dims Once in a While
The Light life dims once in a while. The same is true for our emotional health. Imagine you walk into an art studio to see a dim light from a single flickering candle. Around it are 13 artists, each learning how to capture the light on canvas with paint. You will see...
Which Arm Did You Choose Today?
An invitation to be vaccinated… I have occasional health anxiety, I know what caused it, how it gets triggered and how to manage it. The pandemic didn’t help and when I was invited for my Covid vaccination I had very mixed feelings. Of course, I was going to have it,...
The Pitfalls of Seeking Perfection
Chasing perfection is not only futile, it’s also painful! In this video, I talk about why we seek perfection, what pitfalls this lands us in and some things to think about if you are ready to leave your days of perfectionism behind.” Read about Pinky...
Music and Wellbeing
When people say music makes you feel better, they are right. For those who do not think this way (although I hardly believe that), I recommend you give it a try. I remember when sometime in 1990 right after the fall of the Soviet Union we had the chance to – legally -...
Cultivating Positive Thinking in a Pandemic
The Power of Gratitude The Pandemic has refocused our lives. The restrictions have created a different way of living, a new perspective and reflection process. For some of us, the treadmill of life has slowed down, for some, it has stopped completely and for some...
The Positive Psychological Power of Rethinking Your Dreams
We humans are all narrators of our own life stories. We are meaning-making creatures, even those of us with no religious beliefs. Our lived experiences shape the way we see ourselves and influence the creation of our internal ‘screenplay’. McAdams (2001) life story...
Language Feeds What We Believe
Language feeds what we believe, which shapes what we think and feel- let’s take back control! Have you ever thought about the words you use, the information you absorb and how you make sense of the world around you to shape your beliefs? It may seem that what see and...
